Author Question: What conditions are required for a lunar eclipse? A) The phase of the Moon must be new, and the ... (Read 17 times)

sammy · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

What conditions are required for a lunar eclipse?

A) The phase of the Moon must be new, and the Moon's orbital plane must lie in the ecliptic.
B) The phase of the Moon must be full, and the Moon's orbital plane must lie in the ecliptic.
C) The phase of the Moon must be new, and the nodes of the Moon's orbit must be nearly aligned with Earth and the Sun.
D) The phase of the Moon can be new or full, and the nodes of the Moon's orbit must be nearly aligned with Earth and the Sun.
E) The phase of the Moon must be full, and the nodes of the Moon's orbit must be nearly aligned with Earth and the Sun.

Question 2

The large, dark mare on Ganymede were created by water that erupted from within the moon.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false